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Recent Examples of tween
Tatum hinted that Everly had inherited her mom and dad’s acting chops, as the tween could be seen getting into character alongside the Blink Twice actor.
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
Sephora boasts nearly 23 million followers on Instagram and over 2 million followers on TikTok, with the beauty brand at the center of tween beauty trends.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
The Disney Channel sitcom, which ran from 2006 to 2011, was one of the most influential tween TV shows of the 2000s as Cyrus' pop star persona became a real-life pop sensation.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
On paper, Gosling’s turn as a CIA operative named Six who is entrusted with protecting a tween girl from an unhinged assassin should be, if not amazing, at least watchable.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
Sephora boasts nearly 23 million followers on Instagram and over 2 million followers on TikTok, with the beauty brand at the center of tween beauty trends.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
The Disney Channel sitcom, which ran from 2006 to 2011, was one of the most influential tween TV shows of the 2000s as Cyrus' pop star persona became a real-life pop sensation.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
On paper, Gosling’s turn as a CIA operative named Six who is entrusted with protecting a tween girl from an unhinged assassin should be, if not amazing, at least watchable.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tween
Noun
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Levi’s family formed the Live Like Braun Foundation after the accident last May that took the life of the teenager, who had relocated with his parents to the South Bay after their Pacific Palisades home burned down in the 2025 wildfire.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The hackers — called ShinyHunters, believed to be mostly Western teenagers behind several other high-profile attacks — demanded crypto payments to unlock the system, and threatened to leak private data.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The bill would specifically forbid practices that Black Bear, the Stars and other companies have used to monopolize and vertically integrate the youth sports experience in hockey and beyond, driving up costs for families and pricing out many kids.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort also offers plenty of family-friendly activities, including lessons for kids and childcare services.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The epitome of an enfant terrible, Rimbaud was a rebellious adolescent with a tempestuous personal life (ask fellow poet Paul Verlaine).—
René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
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As an adolescent, he was diagnosed with dyslexia and struggled through school.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Calaveras County youngster Donovan Hamanaka, wore a wig and bushy mustache to play Twain for the day.—
Andrew Graham
May 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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Still, these two youngsters don’t shy away from it, whether the topic is past and present occupants of the White House or issues like immigration.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The investigation remains ongoing to determine whether additional criminal offenses occurred during the time the juvenile was missing.—
Aaron A. Bedoya,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Six of the victims are juveniles, some as young as 15, Younger said.—
Hannah Schoenbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Flesh wounds, fetid moppets, breastmilk-leaking nipples, and sudden gushes of blood make for a Monty Python-style of ribald humor that will alienate and enchant in equal measure.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2026
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With Pixar-wide eyes and a mop of intricately tousled, treacle-brown hair, the young David (voiced by Brandon Engman) presents here as a plucky, intrepid moppet in the typical cartoon-hero mold.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2025
Noun
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De-stress, increase energy or calm your kiddos with the best Olly has for mood.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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This is a nice outing for couples seeking a break from the kiddos, or groups looking for a sit-down dining experience while in town.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Since it was drained, Mallard ducks and birds have been seen frequenting the kiddie pools set out by the water district.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Live music for kiddies caused tots to dance to the sounds of the duet ButterBean.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Tween.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tween. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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